Vanco Michail Georgevic

Vanco Michail Georgevic, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, August 15th, at home.
Born in Velmevci, Macedonia on October 17, 1950, he was a son of the late Michail & Lubica (Stojanovska) Georgevic.
Vanco and his family moved to the United States from the former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia (now called North Macedonia), and arrived on August 16, 1966.  After moving to the United States, he took night classes to learn the English language before enrolling in Pottsville Area High School.  He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and Penn State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education.

He was employed by the Schuylkill Haven School District as a mathematics teacher for over 35 years.

Coach Georgevic was a devoted father, teacher, and coach.  He was passionate about the game of soccer, and played an integral role in the organization of the Schuylkill County Youth Soccer Association where he served as a scheduler.  He served as the general manager of Pottsville Youth Soccer Association.  Prior to the establishment of soccer in Schuylkill County he traveled to Berks County to officiate high school games as a PIAA official.

Most notably he started the high school soccer program at Schuylkill Haven High School where he has spent the past 30 years as the team’s Head Coach.
His passion for education, the game of soccer, and serving the community combined with his outgoing and unique personality has impacted the lives of countless people in a positive way.  His zest for life extended to many versatile hobbies and arts, mainly frequenting Renninger’s Market for valuables, tinkering with cars and engines, and landscaping endeavors. He simply loved life.
Vanco is survived by two sons: Andre, husband of Ashley Georgevic, & Michail, husband of Jillian Georgevic, all of Orwigsburg; a daughter, Julianne Georgevic, of Schuylkill Haven; two grandchildren: Aleksander, & Johanna, & his former wife, Barbara Georgevic, of Schuylkill Haven. He is also survived by a sister, Pandora, wife of Marvin White, of St. Clair, a nephew, David, husband of Missi White, a niece, Pamela White, a great-nephew, Tyler, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 5 PM on Sunday, August 22nd at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Cressona. A viewing will be held from 3 PM until the time of service at the church.
Private interment will be held at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, at the convenience of the family.

At the family's request, memorial donations in Vanco's memory may be forwarded to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/, Pottsville Youth Soccer Association, Schuylkill Haven Youth Soccer Association, or any local youth soccer organization.